Talusdancers

Talusdancers Ridgetop Luncheon. September 16, 2006. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell.

Talusdancers enjoying al fresco lunch atop ridge between Old Donner Pass and Tinker Knob. (Dan has posted a brief trip report at his dan’s outside web site. Dana has posted a photo album.)
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Wildflowers, Lake Six, Big Pine Creek. Sierra Nevada. August 11, 2006. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell.

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A few more photographs have been posted in the Big Pine Lakes 2006 Trip Report.
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In addition to the trip report posted here, Dan has posted his report at his dan’s outside weblog.
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Two trips have been posted:

• September: Donner Pass to Squaw Valley
• October: Fletcher Lake 2006 (our traditional final trip of the season)

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DONNER PASS TO SQUAW VALLEY TRAVERSE

[Dan has posted a trip report at his dan's outside web site.]

***Sat. Sept. 16

drive up very early to Squaw Valley (3 hours from Concord), park car(s),

drive to Donner Pass on old US 40, park car(s)

hike south along PCT towards Squaw Valley,

camp just more than halfway to Squaw Valley (8-9 miles, aside or down from Tinker Knob).

***Sun. Sept. 17

hike via PCT to Squaw Valley/Watson Monument, then leave PCT for High Camp facility across the plateau. At High Camp, showers, Jacuzzi, cocktails, swimming pool, great view.

http://www.squaw.com/

ride Tram down to the Village at Squaw Valley

nice dinner at Balboa Cafe in the Village http://www.plumpjack.com/balboa6.html

pick up car(s) at Donner Pass

drive home (3 hours to Concord)

Note: On the 1st day, there will be little or no water available – bring enough. On the 2nd day, we are supposed to cross two spring fed streams and the headwaters of the North Fork of the American River. They will likely not be gushing.
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